Trust the process

Words of encouragement are a great help when trusting the process.

Undoubtedly, you’ve heard those three words over the course of your life. Of course, what do I know? Maybe you haven’t – until now. Either way. These words of wisdom have over time been applied to all manner of life’s pursuits. Whether you’re an athlete training for your event, a creative who is writing, building, … Read more

Where’s your focus?

Focus on the talking donkey

When I get up nearly every morning I start the day with daily devotions. I read the day’s entry in Christ in Our Home and the corresponding Bible verses and prayer for the day. I started this habit in my early 30s when my life felt like it had no structure. I’m pretty go-with-the-flow, but … Read more

Pay Attention! The signs are all around

It's a sign

The signs are everywhere! Woah! If that doesn’t sound a bit apocalyptic, I don’t know what does. I’m not talking about the end of days signs like Kareem Abdul Jabar’s as the Monster Shouter in Stephen King’s, The Stand. That’s a conversation for another day. Today, I’m talking about those little tidbits that crop up … Read more

Get in the habit

Grace Lutheran depicted in frosting

Do you know God? If you answered, “yes,” do you feel like you’re best buddies on a first name basis or is he/she/they more of a casual acquaintance? If you answered “No,” do you wish you did, but have no idea how to break the ice? Getting in the habit of attending the church of … Read more